Madeline LaScola

Madeline LaScola

Sustainability and Wellness Coordinator

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County

About Madeline

Maddie LaScola is the Sustainability and Wellness Coordinator at Goodwill San Diego, where she leads initiatives that inspire both employees and the broader community to embrace zero waste practices and holistic well-being. She is passionate about environmental sustainability and advancing a circular economy through creativity, education, and meaningful collaboration. In her role, Maddie coordinates donation drives, participates in community events, and works to continuously increase organizational diversion efforts. She also heads Goodwill’s Green Team, opening conversations on new ideas across the organization and empowering staff to take actionable steps toward a greener workplace. Through community education and internal engagement, Maddie strives to foster a culture of sustainability that is accessible to all.

Madeline’s Presentation(s):

Aligning Mission and Market to Build Local Economies

10/21/2026 · 2:00 PM
Aligning Mission and Market to Build Local Economies explores how purpose-driven organizations, educators, and creative entrepreneurs can collaborate to strengthen local economies while remaining deeply rooted in mission. This panel brings together perspectives from Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, San Diego College of Continuing Education, a student-turned-entrepreneur, and a local retail operator to discuss how cross-sector collaboration and innovation transform social impact into sustainable economic outcomes. Through real-world examples and lived experience, panelists will highlight how education, creativity, and entrepreneurship can align with market demand to create meaningful workforce pathways, support local businesses, and build resilient communities.